Tourists visiting Krakow often visit an attraction located just beyond the administrative border of the city, namely the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Trips to Wieliczka are a very popular way to spend time during holidays in Poland. It is worth planning such a trip well by first familiarizing yourself with the price list for visiting the Wieliczka Salt Mine. How much does it cost to visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine? What is the ticket price list, and which route should you choose? How much is Wieliczka Salt Mines tour in Krakow?
The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the attractions in Poland listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Since 1996, salt mining has ceased, and now it operates as an extremely popular museum with an underground route. From the main train station in the very center of Krakow, you can reach it by a direct train for 7 złoty or by Uber or Bolt for around 40 złoty (but the train is faster). How much does it cost to visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine?
Wieliczka Salt Mine price list
To purchase tickets to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, we do not need to buy any tour from an intermediary, just like when visiting Auschwitz. Instead, we can go to the official website https://bilety.kopalnia.pl/, select the desired tour program, choose the language of the tour, pick the date and time, and make the purchase directly through the mine. How much do the Wieliczka Salt Mine tickets cost?
The most popular tour route is the Tourist Route. A standard ticket for the Tourist Route in English or any other foreign language (other than Polish) costs 128 złoty for a regular ticket and 108 złoty for a reduced ticket during the low season. The price list also includes family tickets: 321 złoty for a 2+1 family ticket and 386 złoty for a 2+2 family ticket.
During the high season, prices are higher: 146 złoty (35 EUR, 29 GBP, 36 USD) for a regular ticket, 124 złoty for a reduced ticket, 366 złoty for a 2+1 family ticket, and 441 złoty for a 2+2 family ticket. Children under 4 years old can visit for free.
High season price list
| Ticket Type | Price (PLN) | Price (EUR) | Price (GBP) | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Ticket | 146 PLN | 35 EUR | 29 GBP | 36 USD |
| Reduced Ticket | 124 PLN | 30 EUR | 25 GBP | 31 |
Low season price list
| Ticket Type | Price (PLN) | Price (EUR) | Price (GBP) | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Ticket | 128 PLN | 30.5 EUR | 25.5 GBP | 32 USD |
| Reduced Ticket | 108 PLN | 26 EUR | 21.5 GBP | 27 USD |
The second, less popular tour program at the Wieliczka Salt Mine is the Miners’ Route, available in English or Polish. This tour is available at the same prices. Prices are from 2025. Always check the official website of the mine for the most up-to-date pricing.
During the tourist season, it is worth booking tickets to the Wieliczka Salt Mine several weeks in advance. Ticket sales for a specific day begin at least 180 days in advance. Outside the peak season, it is possible to buy tickets at the ticket office on-site or at a ticket machine, but it is best to have them reserved in advance.
The mine reminds visitors to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the tour. Tickets unused due to late arrival are forfeited.
Can you visit without a guide?
Tickets to the Wieliczka Salt Mine can be purchased on the official website, and we do not need any intermediaries or organized tours for this. Unlike Auschwitz, where tickets can be bought without an intermediary on the official website, which also offers free Auschwitz entry, the Wieliczka Salt Mine does not have such an option.
Auschwitz can be visited without a guide for free, but at the Wieliczka Salt Mine, only paid tickets are available for the underground tour route with a guide.
How to get there from Krakow?
As mentioned earlier, Wieliczka is a small town located just beyond the administrative border of Krakow. From the very center of Krakow, you can reach the Wieliczka Salt Mine in about 20-25 minutes by a direct train to the station Wieliczka Rynek Kopalnia for 7 złoty (EUR 1.65; USD 1.69; GBP 1.39). You can also take an Uber or Bolt for around 40 złoty, but the car is not faster than the train on this route.
If you are traveling around Poland in your own or a rented car, it is worth remembering that the paid parking zone in Wieliczka is very small and very cheap, and parking outside this zone is free.
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